Dentistry for Kids

Posted on: 13 October 2020

Children's jawbones don't stop growing until the child is in their late teens or even later. And oral habits have an effect on the way a child's jawbones grow. In severe cases, bad oral habits, such as nail-biting, can lead to the necessity for orthodontic treatment in later life. Because of this, it's important that you and your pediatric dentist do all you can to prevent and stop bad oral habits.
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Posted on: 18 December 2019

Having a missing tooth won't exactly win you the "smile of the year" award. Not only will having a missing tooth hinder your appearance, but it can cause a variety of oral issues in your mouth as well, such as teeth that move around or a jaw bone that disintegrates. One popular solution that a lot of dentists recommend is dental implants. With dental implants, your dentist will be able to essentially restore your smile so that you don't run into any of the aforementioned issues.
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Posted on: 20 November 2019

If your child has ADHD then you likely struggle with getting them to do certain tasks, one of which may very well be to take good care of their teeth. Here are tips to keep in mind when it comes to your child's dental health and ADHD, along with other information that can help steer you in the right direction in their dental care. What can happen due to improper dental care and ADHD?
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Posted on: 22 October 2019

If your dental misalignment is not severe, you may be considering clear or invisible aligners to straighten your teeth. Here are a few reasons that people prefer clear aligning trays above conventional braces. Transparency Many people with braces feel self-conscious about the effect of the appliance on the appearance of their smile. Traditional braces are made of metal. Thus, they can be easily seen against the white tooth enamel.  Aligning trays are made of clear plastic, so the teeth appear as they would without the trays in place.
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